New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-29
and military, and dismissed me with an imperi0us

recteS nv steps at once 10 the Consuls Office
There obtained an excellent character, under an
gxs sea" aestsd at eosh
sealed paper before notary II was sbs sSarte
Int knowing that steamers do not always sail on
time from Mexican ports. ] persevcred. When !
reached the Commentaries apartment, grim,looklng
French sentinel informed me that he was enjoying
sissta and was not to be disturbed on any account
told the sentinel was there by appointment WIN tne
Comandante. on urgent business, anu tna. u was
Seeing him hesitate. | boldly passed him, ana
aroused the Comandante by shaking him in very
reverent manner He came to CONSCIOUSNESS slowly;
and looked at me in bewilderment Jut then j
caught a glimpse through window oil the man
steamer her steam upnearng ngr pprunej me-
that he was beginning TO resent want of ceremony.
felt desperate but lucky inspiration led me to
address him in French "a presented my letters ana
certificates l had never spoken 1t so huently
Whether it owing to that or my audacity or poth
combined know not but rising. he wrote hastily o
few lines and saying politely, " You can 20, MSieur
l hive no distinct recollection OF the journey up.
My mind wss 80 completely concentrated up1n wna'
had to achieve, that only matters oil vital conse-
auence ia relation to it are indeliby imprinted upon
inv memory To this day can recall every incident
every place, and person opposing our success rs
wildly as possible while oil minor matters are for
gotten. A.. III,
chartered TO carry machinery and supplies had
nearly foundered outside the Heads. being oyerladon
The vessel had then put back and the cargo had
and was already due to arrive at her destination
There nothing for it, therefore, put 10 return as
promptly as possible Thereupon l began 20 re-
proach myself for having lett the mine. Reflection
has snca convinced me that it was the only piooer
course. What if the bark had toundered All the
machinery must have been duplicated IN that event,
which yould have occasoned long delay. during
which the on ~ courso would have been to dismiss all
hands aud stop all expenses 1t had been necessary
for me to learn the facts promptly rs possible. at
ali hazards Until these before me. knew not
how to act. A., . -. A.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, to whom very
many are indebted tor the greatest consideration and
kindness during his administration: had no Diff
cn,tv in procuring order from him to land me at
the Cane. More he took me down to the Colorado
and introduced me to kind old Commodore Watkins,
in command, IN such manner that, though l knew
the order to be disaseiul felt sure OF havlOg the
friendly sympathy OF the commander and that he
would aid me TO reach my destination, II possible
We had lovely weather down until within . few
hours of the Cape, when squali OF wind
and rain sprang up suddenly. retarding the
progress OF the steamer, and causing the
Commodore to stand point of shore. We had OK
pected TO reach the Cape by D. but VIC cst sight
OF land entirely and had to feel our way tomard the
Cape. The Commodore was very uneasy l could
him so nervous that retired. About ii o'clock the
steamer hove to, rs supposed to land me. and
went down to the gnngway Oh the lower deck win my
little valise The entrance to the Gangwsy was
open, but enclosed 80 that Il was Ike looking
through frame. Nothing could be seen. however,
lint the driving scud-the darkness visible, and
the white team "a Kissed past tho side OF the ship
4 few forlorn looking passengers from the steerage
who had not yet turned in cane up as stood
waiting, surprised 10 learn that expected to land
Sure now. and IA there any land there at all
asked "A sympathizing lrlshman." -
"Oh, yes,' | replied there Is plenty OF land 1t
can only reach it,
soon found myself an object of general sympathy.
mt Oh to my annoyance, 80 that il was quite rclief
when officer appeared. saying that the Commodore
desired to me in HI: cabin.
am very sorry" said tho Commodore, " but II
is impossible for mo TO send boat IRON tho snip.
We will fire gun aud signal rockets. and perhaps
on"
Not they, Commodore" answered. "They are
all in bed They could not get n crew together nj
thi. time OF night sufficient TO man boat. Give me
n boat beg OF you." said in great distress. IA
rem. mbercd all that had transpired and the uncer
tain condition of everything at the mine.
al. ia impossible" replied the Commodore. We
cannot yard from the ship. have no oihccr
who knows the place, and II n boat be lowered to
leeward OF tile point on night like this, there Is no
earthly chance for it,
- end have landed thore often, Ia all weather.
But IL was OF use; he fired his gun, whistled.
sent rockets etc. for an houi or more. aud then
headed the ship 10 the gulf I" will land you
nj Manzanillo3 hs said " aud you can take the up
steamer. 1 very sorry, but ! Cannot risk my
boats crew, and your own lite ought TO be worth
something 10 somebody
When NC reached Mahzanillo, the weather was
lovely again, but there was some excement going on
ashore the ;ause of which could not learn until the
Custom House officers boarded US, no boats being
permitted TO approach. There unusual delay
on the part OF tho authorities nut ut longth they
arrived whoa learned that fight was IN progress
lust out OF between the impernliss III posses
sion and the Liberals in considerable force.
Tho Commodore knew that | had some little
treasure with 1t was in small gold coin, securely
packed In gold bolt buckled around my waist,
beneath nv clothing. lie did not fancy the idea OF
landing ms here could see. We ought to meet the
up steamer on the way, or ut Acapulco. She too,
touched at ManZanillo but was not yet quite due.
One of the Custom House officers n German All
we're dignifed looking gentlemen. They shook their
heads when consulted nc about J my iandin ao 2te6
side wOn there would be satuInalia OF riot and
disorder, and no protection for stranger: We were
safe either TO meet tho up steamer, or find her at
Acapulco. NY landing at Manzanillo could not
hasten my return an hour"
But we met no up steamer on the way TO Acapulco,
or when reached there. There had been a
cyclone we heard, which had disabled her Shr had
put back to Panama, and the old steamer Calitor-
MIA, kept in reserve against such accident, would
replace her under the coDmnd Of Captain sutton
1t was with sad heart heard this news, but what
ever kindness sympathy could do to make it bear
able, was not spared by the kind old Commodore
The French frigae Venus was in port Captain lie Roi
a former French Governor OF Tahiti intimate friend
of the Commodore. To him was kindly introduced.
He took charge OF my treasure, and invited 10
make myself n. home his ship during my stay. To
Mr. Bowman also agent of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Com, any, 1 was commended. who promised to take
charge OF me- and insisted that should be his guest
while renamed. Hero | passed several very tire
some days. In my condition OF anxiety, rendered bear
able oaly by the kindness OF Mr. Bowman and Captain
lie Ro TIE town was deserted The irigate lag at
anchor of the fort in possession OF the Mexican I'M
peralists The Liberals camped on the crest Of
the ridge above At night they amused themselves
by firing upon the tort and the town. We could hear
the patter OF the bullets they tell upon th" roo
But during my stay 10 attack was made OF any con-
sequence indeed It would have been useless. for the
frIeate could have destroyed the place in fifteen min
| utes ] breakfasted with Mr.. Bowman about IL
o'clock. At three four the Captain generally camc
ashore Later we would pull of TO the ship to pass
an hour. | can recall this nobe-looking, white
haired digniGcd French olicer A. though 1t but
yesterday. Tho cabin was very spacious and hand.
Empress 40 secured as to he immoyablc under the
II otion o. the snip, adorned pair OF richly nlaid
cabinets There was window open aft, and the
swing of the vessel remember, would let the
! light in upon these busts. Tho rays were charged
with rich color, whether from curtain stained
glass | recollcct but the light shed